Shibata
A Japanese castle rising above a wide moat, a lush traditional garden viewed from a wooden corridor, dark-timbered merchant streetscapes, and a bowl of local hot-pot cuisine make this Niigata city a rewarding stop for history-minded visitors.
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- Population96,236
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 11 km6.7 mi
Nearest airports
Shibata: quick answers
Where is Shibata?
Shibata is in Shibata City, Japan, about 26 km16 miles in a straight line from Niigata.
How do you get to Shibata?
The nearest airport is Niigata (KIJ), about 33 min away by road. The nearest train station is 新発田, about 3 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Shibata?
The warmest month is August, averaging 25°C77°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 0°C32°F. The wettest month is July, with about 301 mm11.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Shibata?
OpenStreetMap lists 7 museums, 34 restaurants, 15 cafés and 34 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.